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Franschhoek, South Africa

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La Residence

PROPERTY FACILITIES

Pool

Gym

Spa

Wi-Fi

Business Center

Library

Malaria-Free

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE

Luxury

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Is the La Residence for Me?

A romantic, indulgent paradise whose interior is filled with wonderful artwork and magnificent furniture.

Eleven glamorous suites are decorated in vibrant colours.

Guests can enjoy the pool, spa, gym, library and wireless internet.

Warm, personalized service creates an atmosphere of relaxation, whilst garden produce is used to create memorable meals.

Complimentary village transfers allow leisurely exploration.

Activities available locally range from wine-tasting to golf.

Alternatively, five Vineyard Suites offer family-friendly accommodations with private gardens and luxurious interiors.

Dine in the Terrace Room; enjoy the comfortable sitting room and pool.

Superior service makes everything effortless and enjoyable.

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La Residence Rooms

The La Residence has 16 rooms. Select a room for more details.

Luxury Suite

The entry-level suites offer a spacious 90 square meters of majestic, eclectically decorated floor space, an en suite bathroom, and private balconies with beautiful views of the surrounding estate.

Superior Suite

With 100 square meters of opulence, these suites are as elegant as they are large.

Each individually designed by Liz Biden, their interiors boast a variety of exciting ornaments and furnishings, setting the scene for an unforgettable vacation in the Cape Winelands.

1 Bedroom Vineyard Suite

1 Bedroom Vineyard Suite with a loft bedroom

2 Bedroom Vineyard Suite

The two bedroom Vineyard Suite is an elegant and sociable space.

Light pours into the generously sized central living area where you can watch television on the plush couch or dine in relaxed style at the glossy oval table.

On either side of this space are two cosily splendid en-suite bedrooms (one king, one king or twin).

These boast huge mirrors and bold, contemporary artwork.

Outside there is a terrace for al fresco dining and a private pool.

3 Bedroom Vineyard Suite

Vibrant colours and a lovely openness in design characterize this Vineyard Suite.

A wealth of influences is evident in the interior, creating an elegantly diverse space.

Pinks, reds and oranges predominate, with plenty of interest provided by the artwork and furniture.

Antique Chinese cabinets sit alongside brightly painted octagonal tables and couches in mouthwatering tangerine and raspberry velvet.

Off the central living area lie two spacious en-suite bedrooms (one king-size and one king-size or twin queen-size) and a charming twin room with en-suite shower room.

The terrace is perfect for relaxed dining while the pool and lawned garden enjoy spectacular views and complete privacy.

Room facilities

Coffee/Tea

En-Suite

Air Conditioning

Safe

Gowns

Hairdryer

Television

Mini Bar

Lounge Area

Fan

Pure Cotton Linen

Activities offered by La Residence

Activities on site

Bird Watching

Cycling

Activities off site

Golf

Scenic Flight

Cultural Tour

La Residence Restaurants

Restaurants

Executive Chef Lennard Marais oversees the dining experience at La Residence.

His cuisine emphasises fresh, local ingredients, many of which are grown on the estate.

Because the cuisine is such an integral part of the experience at La Residence, our guests will often sit down with the chefs to discuss their preferences and dietary requirements with menus being tailored accordingly.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in The Great Hall or in the Loggia overlooking the glittering pond.

Franschhoek is known as the ‘Food and Wine Capital of South Africa’ and for good reason.

Although the list varies year-to-year, up to 8 of South Africa’s ‘Top 100’ restaurants are based in Franschhoek! Despite its tiny size, the town boasts an incredible range of snug cafés and stylish restaurants with every style of food on offer.

From traditional English pub food to classic bistro fare, superb wood-fired pizzas to sumptuous sushi, this gourmet dining town has it all.

As befits the town’s Huguenot heritage, Franschhoek restaurants frequently feature French cuisine, alongside plenty of traditional and contemporary South African restaurants.

Some of the country’s leading chefs create innumerable dishes using only the freshest produce from the valley, complimented by a host of delightful loval wines.

All in all, this is an opportunity to taste a kaleidoscope of exciting flavours in a variety of Franschhoek restaurant settings.

So, if you feel like venturing out into the village, a complementary transfer service from La Residence can be arrange to take you to one of the many award-winning Franschhoek restaurants for a dining experience to remember.

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Eating Out

Franschhoek is known as the ‘Food and Wine Capital of South Africa’ and for good reason.

Although the list varies year-to-year, up to 8 of South Africa’s ‘Top 100’ restaurants are based in Franschhoek.

Despite its tiny size, the town boasts an incredible range of snug cafés and stylish restaurants with every style of food on offer.

From traditional English pub food to classic bistro fare, superb wood-fired pizzas to sumptuous sushi, this gourmet dining town has it all.

If you feel like venturing into the village, a complimentary transfer service from La Residence is available to take you to one of the many, award-winning, Franschhoek restaurants.

Wine Tasting

Whether you are a connoisseur with your own cellar or an enthusiastic newcomer to the wonderful world of wine, wine tasting in Franschhoek offers a unique experience for wine lovers.

Explore boutique wineries or experience a private tasting with an expert sommelier.

Wine-making has an illustrious 300-year old history in the Franschhoek Valley and the oldest family-owned wine farms are worth visiting for their quaint architecture and beautiful vineyards alone.

There are so many different ways to enjoy wine tasting – eight in fact.

On horseback, on the Franschhoek Wine Tram, on a Harley Davidson, by helicopter, on a guided wine tour, at La Residence, on bicycles or simply on foot.

A complimentary transfer service is available at La Residence to escort you to any of the local estates.

The Spa

On a hot summer’s day, enjoy a cooling dip in the magnificent infinity pool or recline on a comfortable sun-lounger between the palm trees, under a shady umbrella.

But for the ultimate relaxation, pamper yourself with a massage in the spa treatment room.

The La Residence Spa offers a wide range of treatments and massages including the signature Pinotage treatments which use organic grape products in a variety of beneficial ways.

Fishing

The Wemmers River is packed with wild brown trout and rainbow trout.

La Ferme rents out fly fishing equipment for you to use in the river or in one of their trout dams.

If fly-fishing is not your thing, spinning tackle is available to use in one of their bass dams.

Helicopter Wine Tours

South Africa is producing some of the world’s most sought after wines.

Many of those top rated tipples are produced in remote and spectacular locations as leading winemakers search far and wide for the ultimate terroir.

There is no finer way to experience the rich diversity and breathtaking beauty of the Cape Winelands than by helicopter.

We have carefully crafted three distinct helicopter routes which will allow you to sample the diverse expressions of South Africa’s top varietals:

– The Swartland & The Hemel en Aarde Valley
– Stellenbosch & Elgin
– Constantia & Cape Point

Chocolate Tasting

Indulge in the ‘chocolate experience’ at Huguenot Fine Chocolates, a local boutique chocolaterie.

The half hour tour includes the story of chocolate, a chocolate making demonstration, and a chocolate tasting.

Cycling & Hiking

Whether you’d like a lazy pedal through the village or a strenuous hike up Mont Rochelle, La Residence is filled with quaint architecture and is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.

Hiking and mountain biking are wonderful ways to work up an appetite for the exceptional local gastronomy.

Art Galleries

There is no shortage of art galleries and pottery studios in the Cape Winelands.

Whether you are looking to purchase, or just to admire, we can direct you to a number of excellent galleries.

La Motte, which is a wine estate nearby to La Residence, is home to a wonderful little gallery dedicated to JH Pierneef – one of South Africa’s most famous artists.

Franschhoek Motor Museum

This is a must for any car enthusiast.

The museum is on L’Ormarins wine estate and houses an impressive collection of over 100 collector’s cars from an 1898 Beeston Motor Tricycle to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.

Golf

There is a wealth of world-class golf courses to choose from in the Cape Winelands.

Pearl Valley Golf course, host to the South African Open Championship three years running is a mere fifteen minutes drive from Franschhoek.

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